Morris, Neil 1946-

Overview

Works:	797 works in 2,219 publications in 5 languages and 57,590 library holdings
Genres:	Juvenile works Literature Trivia and miscellanea Music
Roles:	Author, Contributor, Editor, Other, Compiler, Translator, Creator
Classifications:	QE521.3, 930.09822

Publication Timeline

Most widely held works by Neil Morris

The seven wonders of the ancient world by Reg Cox( Book )

14 editions published between 1995 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 848 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Examines the amazing architectural achievements of the ancient world known as the Seven Wonders of the World, including the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Colossus of Rhodes

Hurricanes & tornadoes by Neil Morris( Book )

11 editions published between 1998 and 2004 in English and Chinese and held by 709 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Introduces the different types of hurricanes and tornadoes, their histories, and effects on humans

Caves by Neil Morris( Book )

6 editions published between 1995 and 1997 in English and held by 685 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Text and photographs examine various aspects of these natural wonders including their formations, animals, prehistoric cave dwellers, and modern exploration

The seven wonders of the natural world by Reg Cox( Book )

11 editions published between 1996 and 2002 in English and Greek, Modern and held by 664 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Features seven wonders of the natural world including the Grand Canyon, the Great Barrier Reef, and Mount Everest, and shows how they were formed and why they are changing

The seven wonders of the modern world by Reg Cox( Book )

7 editions published between 1996 and 2001 in English and held by 659 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Features seven engineering feats which in their time pushed forward the boundaries of science and technology; includes the Sydney Opera House, Aswan High Dam, Sears Tower, and others

Deserts by Neil Morris( Book )

9 editions published between 1995 and 2003 in English and held by 649 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Text and photographs examine various aspects of these natural wonders including their locations, their mineral wealth, and their plant and animal life, especially the "ship of the desert," the camel

Earthquakes by Neil Morris( Book )

14 editions published between 1998 and 2003 in English and Chinese and held by 647 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discusses what an earthquake is, some major earthquakes in history, how quakes impact humans, and the science of measuring and predicting these disasters

Growing things by Ting Morris( Book )

6 editions published between 1994 and 2007 in English and held by 622 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Provides interesting facts on plants including where they come from, how they grow, and simple gardening activities

Masks by Ting Morris( Book )

5 editions published between 1993 and 2007 in English and held by 588 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Provides step-by-step instructions for making a variety of masks, including a Greek mask, golden face mask, and gargoyle, accompanied by information about the related cultures

Volcanoes by Neil Morris( Book )

9 editions published between 1995 and 2004 in English and held by 571 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Text and photographs examine several aspects of these natural wonders including their lava flows, rocks, springs and geysers, and geothermal energy

Dinosaurs by Ting Morris( Book )

5 editions published between 1993 and 2007 in English and held by 566 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Provides step-by-step instructions for such dinosaur crafts as a tyrannosaurus hobby horse, plaster casts of dinosaur feet, and a flying pterodactyl

Wind power by Neil Morris( Book )

10 editions published between 2003 and 2010 in English and held by 565 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes different methods of getting energy from wind, including windmills and wind turbines, and different ways wind power is utilized

Solar power by Neil Morris( Book )

13 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 559 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Explores the different ways we use solar power

Music by Ting Morris( Book )

6 editions published between 1993 and 2007 in English and held by 541 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Provides step-by-step instructions for constructing different musical instruments using craft techniques and readily available materials

Global warming by Neil Morris( Book )

9 editions published between 2007 and 2008 in English and French and held by 515 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Describes the problems posed by global warming, its causes, and how alternatives must be found to the fossil fuels that contribute to this problem

Pirates by Neil Morris( Book )

11 editions published between 2007 and 2013 in English and held by 513 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Discusses the history of pirates, looking at the cruel pirate captains who terrorized their own crews as well as their victims, pirate weapons and ships, and how and where high-tech pirates are still in action today

Geothermal power by Neil Morris( Book )

12 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 506 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This book looks at how geothermal power is utilized today and how it might be utilized in the future. Geothermal energy is produced by heat deep inside Earth, and we can use it to power machines, as well as to heat our homes, schools, and offices. How do we harness geothermal power? Will it ever run out? Can it provide us with the energy we need in our power-hungry world?

Gadgets and inventions by Neil Morris( )

5 editions published between 2010 and 2012 in English and held by 480 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This book counts down the world?s most memorable failed gadgets and inventions. Students will also learn about what was gained from each failure

Fossil fuels by Neil Morris( Book )

12 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and held by 473 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

An introduction to coal, oil, and natural gas as sources of energy

Water power by Neil Morris( Book )

14 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 473 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This book examines the ways water power was used in the past, how it is utilized today, and the possibilities for its use in the future